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For a named country you have studied, describe and explain the problems caused by under-population . ->Though USA and Australia are not very different in size, Australia has fewer than 25 million people compared to 300 million people in USA. To develop the country economically, Australia started to attract migrants from other countries which raised the Population to 23 million from 3.7 million in 1901. ->Low level of Production and low value of exports – The Oil production is 4.82 billion barrels per day compared to 9.02 billion barrels per day. The value of exports is US$258.8 billion compared to US$1.564 trillion. ->Shortage of workers :   Due to low fertility and replacement rates and with ageing population             retiring, this problem is noticed and has led to lower optimum productivity. Boston Consulting Group has released a report predicting a shortfall of 2.3 million workers by 2030. -...

For the Question, ‘ For a named country you have studied, describe the problems caused by over-population.’, the mark scheme given is as below. Level 1 [1–3 marks] Statements including limited detail which describe the problems caused by over–population. Level 2 [4–6 marks] Uses named example. More developed statements which describe the problems caused by over–population. (NB Max 5 if no named or inappropriate example) Level 3 [7 marks] Uses named example. Comprehensive and accurate statements including some place specific reference. Content Guide: Answers are likely to refer to: not enough housing water and air pollution shortage of food and water high crime rates not enough health care and education lack of employment poverty etc Place specific reference is likely to consist of : Named parts of the chosen country/locational detail, Population data/statistics NB: Development is of the problem not the causes. The focus is o...

Things to keep in mind before answering Case study questions 1)                    Read the question carefully and underline the keywords like – Describe, Explain, causes, problems caused, impacts, effects, etc 2)                      Write the main points at the bottom of the page with pencil for development later. 3)                      Given lines are sufficient to write the whole answer. Calculate the number of lines and the points of development. 4)                      Remember at least one place specific reference 5)            ...